A dismemberment abortion—also known as a dilation and evacuation (D&E) abortion—is an abortion in which a person dismembers and extracts the unborn child from the uterus through the use of clamps, grasping forceps, tongs, scissors, or a similar instrument. Some states have passed dismemberment abortion bans. These laws are usually located in a state’s statutes.

Laws vary from state to state and under some state laws the term dismemberment abortion does not include an abortion that uses suction to dismember the body of an unborn child by sucking pieces of the unborn child into a collection container. The term includes a dismemberment abortion that is used to cause the death of an unborn child and in which suction is subsequently used to extract pieces of the unborn child after the unborn child's death.

In Washington State, there are no specific statutes that ban dismemberment abortions, also known as dilation and evacuation (D&E) abortions. Washington is known for having relatively permissive abortion laws compared to some other states. The state upholds the right to choose an abortion prior to viability or when necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant individual, as established in the landmark case Roe v. Wade and affirmed in subsequent state rulings. Washington State law does not impose the more restrictive types of regulations found in some other states, such as mandatory waiting periods, state-directed counseling that discourages abortion, or dismemberment abortion bans. It's important to note that while this is the current status, laws can change, and it's advisable to consult with an attorney for the most up-to-date legal advice regarding abortion procedures and regulations in Washington State.